Hypnic Jerks: Why You Twitch When Falling Asleep
You’re just drifting off when — jolt! — your whole body twitches, often with a startling sensation of falling, and you’re suddenly…
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You’re just drifting off when — jolt! — your whole body twitches, often with a startling sensation of falling, and you’re suddenly…
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